Patents by Inventor William A. Bostic

William A. Bostic has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240043260
    Abstract: A beverage infusion apparatus includes: beverage infusion apparatus comprising: (a) an infusion module for infusing a nitrogen containing gas into a beverage to form a gas infused beverage, wherein: (i) the infusion module comprises a gas draw venturi device for drawing the nitrogen containing gas into the beverage as a result of flow of the beverage through the gas draw venturi device to form the gas infused beverage; (b) a dispensing valve for dispensing the gas infused beverage and constructed to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein: (i) the open position permits dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; (ii) the closed position prevents dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; and (iii) the dispensing valve is constructed to move between the open position and the closed position by a user of the beverage infusion apparatus; and (c) a pump constructed to move the beverage, under pressure, from a beverage reservoi
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Derek Vermeulen, William Bostic
  • Patent number: 11649153
    Abstract: A beverage infusion apparatus includes: (a) a mixer for mixing a beverage concentrate and water to form a diluted concentrate, wherein the water is provided at a water pressure during operation sufficient to flow through the beverage infusion apparatus; (b) an infusion module for infusing a nitrogen containing gas into the diluted concentrate to form a gas infused beverage, wherein: (i) the infusion module comprises a gas draw venturi device for drawing the nitrogen containing gas into the diluted concentrate as a result of flow of the diluted concentrate through the gas draw venturi device to form the gas infused beverage; and (c) a dispensing valve for dispensing the gas infused beverage and constructed to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein: (i) the open position permits dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; (ii) the closed position prevents dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; and (iii) the dispensing v
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TechFit Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Vermeulen, William Bostic
  • Patent number: 11649152
    Abstract: A beverage infusion apparatus includes: beverage infusion apparatus comprising: (a) an infusion module for infusing a nitrogen containing gas into a beverage to form a gas infused beverage, wherein: (i) the infusion module comprises a gas draw venturi device for drawing the nitrogen containing gas into the beverage as a result of flow of the beverage through the gas draw venturi device to form the gas infused beverage; (b) a dispensing valve for dispensing the gas infused beverage and constructed to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein: (i) the open position permits dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; (ii) the closed position prevents dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; and (iii) the dispensing valve is constructed to move between the open position and the closed position by a user of the beverage infusion apparatus; and (c) a pump constructed to move the beverage, under pressure, from a beverage reservoi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TechFit Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Vermeulen, William Bostic
  • Publication number: 20220234877
    Abstract: A beverage infusion apparatus includes: beverage infusion apparatus comprising: (a) an infusion module for infusing a nitrogen containing gas into a beverage to form a gas infused beverage, wherein: (i) the infusion module comprises a gas draw venturi device for drawing the nitrogen containing gas into the beverage as a result of flow of the beverage through the gas draw venturi device to form the gas infused beverage; (b) a dispensing valve for dispensing the gas infused beverage and constructed to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein: (i) the open position permits dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; (ii) the closed position prevents dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; and (iii) the dispensing valve is constructed to move between the open position and the closed position by a user of the beverage infusion apparatus; and (c) a pump constructed to move the beverage, under pressure, from a beverage reservoi
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Derek Vermeulen, William Bostic
  • Publication number: 20220017348
    Abstract: A beverage infusion apparatus includes: (a) a mixer for mixing a beverage concentrate and water to form a diluted concentrate, wherein the water is provided at a water pressure during operation sufficient to flow through the beverage infusion apparatus; (b) an infusion module for infusing a nitrogen containing gas into the diluted concentrate to form a gas infused beverage, wherein: (i) the infusion module comprises a gas draw venturi device for drawing the nitrogen containing gas into the diluted concentrate as a result of flow of the diluted concentrate through the gas draw venturi device to form the gas infused beverage; and (c) a dispensing valve for dispensing the gas infused beverage and constructed to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein: (i) the open position permits dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; (ii) the closed position prevents dispensing of the gas infused beverage from the beverage infusion apparatus; and (iii) the dispensing v
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Derek Vermeulen, William Bostic
  • Patent number: 10895947
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William A Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allan E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Publication number: 20190114035
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: William A. Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allan E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Patent number: 10146396
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allan E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Publication number: 20160202848
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: William A. Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allan E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Patent number: 9292403
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allen E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Publication number: 20130159910
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allan E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Publication number: 20060107784
    Abstract: A method for assembling a vehicle steering system includes providing a pre-assembled steering column module that includes a steering wheel, an airbag module coupled to the steering wheel, an electronic conduit, a clock spring in electronic communication with the steering wheel and the electronic conduit, and at least one steering column component in electronic communication with the electronic conduit. The method also includes providing a vehicle including vehicle system circuitry and a vehicle steering mechanism. The method further includes coupling the pre-assembled steering column module to the vehicle system circuitry and to the vehicle steering mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: William Bostic, Alex Koenig, Carl Peterson
  • Publication number: 20050006373
    Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater. The container includes a housing forming an interior area and an opening. The opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article from outside the container to within the interior area, and from within the interior area to outside the container. The heater is provided for placement within the interior area for heating the article. The heater includes an electrically conductive coil for providing an electric current when exposed to a magnetic field, and an electrical resistance heating element for generating heat. The electrical resistance heating element is provided in electrical connectivity with the electrically conductive coil. A delivery apparatus assembly is provided which includes an induction range for generating a magnetic field. A heater and a method for delivering food are provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Applicant: Vesture Corporation
    Inventors: Byron Owens, Mark Van Hoy, William Bostic
  • Patent number: 6250104
    Abstract: A temperature control assembly is described including a covering with a top panel and side panels constructed and arranged to provide an open bottom side and an interior compartment for receiving an article whose temperature is to be adjusted. The temperature control assembly also includes at least one thermal unit sized for controlling the temperature of the article provided within the interior compartment and at least one pocket provided on one of the interior surfaces of the side panels for holding the thermal unit. In one embodiment, the top panel of the covering has an opening for accessing the interior compartment, that allows a user of the temperature control assembly to easily carry an article within the temperature control assembly. A method of providing temperature control is also described where a temperature control assembly is provided and the temperature of an article within the interior compartment of the temperature control assembly is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventor: William Bostic